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Video Tripod System Cayer BV30L 72 inch Professional Heavy Duty Aluminum Twin Tube Tripod K3 Fluid Head Mid Level Spreader Max Loading 13 2 LB DSLR Camcorder Plus 1 Bonus Quick Release Plate
Last Updated: July 29, 2019 (Refresh Now)
9.2
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297
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Build Quality
111sturdy, legs, stable, plate, tripods
+95%
-5%
" ... I'm personally not a huge fan of the twist style locks, but there is nothing wrong with them. ... I love that it comes with a case AND an extra base plate. ... "
" ... It is solid and very stable. ... It holds my camera securely and I don't worry about the camera plate snapping in two as on two other tripods. ... "
" ... There aren't too many things that could be improved in the design, but changing the leg height adjuster/locks to all metal instead of the plastic material would be one suggested change - although it could change the price and weight. ... "
" ... It is sturdy and can be raised up to '72 inches. ... "
" ... This product is made very well and SOLID. ... "
" ... I've never used an expensive tripod. ... "
" ... The tubular construction makes for a very stable platform. ... "
" ... This is a solid tripod. ... "
Camera
49video, shooting, shoot, shots, photography
+98%
-2%
" ... It is a very beautifully designed tripod. ... "
" ... Just used this tripod on a three day video shoot and I am surprised by the quality. ... "
" ... I use it with a Canon EOS 80D and have been very pleased with the stability and results. ... "
" ... It comes with two, but I bought an extra for an additional camera. ... "
" ... I've had this tripod for a good while now. ... "
" ... With this tripod, you can get the camera up high enough, and it is rock solid. ... "
" ... I used it to shoot prescreen videos for a college scholarship and it was great. ... "
" ... There is a huge difference between tripods for photos and tripods for video. ... "
Price
47tripod, money, tripods, beat, range
+100%
" ... Better than I expected, worth the money. ... "
" ... The Cayer was the next logical choice after researching a few others in this style and price range. ... "
" ... Proof you don't need to spend big bucks to get a great product. ... "
" ... It is half the price, but, surprisingly, is easier to use and of better quality. ... "
" ... At this price, just might buy another one. ... "
" ... This is the best tripod you can get for the money. ... "
" ... All I can say it is well-worth the money I spent, especially coming from the cheap tripods I used to buy. ... "
" ... Don't waste your money on other tripods in this price range. ... This tripod is THE ONE (in this price range). ... "
Fit
46plate, tighten, tripods, sturdy, mounting plate
+89%
-11%
" ... That this comes with the bowl mount at this price point was the thing that won me over. ... I put the Manfrotto head ($150) on this Cayer BV30L tripod and now have a really good video tripod. ... The head that comes with the Cayer BV30L is pretty good for what it is and Manfrotto plates work in it. ... "
" ... This is a sturdy tripod with an awesome fluid head. ... "
" ... THEY ALSO ADDED A LOT OF SMALL TOUCHES LIKE A EXTRA MOUNTING PLATE ... "
" ... When attaching the camera to the slide mount on top, change the bolt to a foldable winged bolt. ... "
" ... It holds my Ursa Mini rig with no issues! ... "
" ... It's much too large to fit in a backpack, but the case it comes with is pretty good. ... "
" ... tripod, bag and an extra mounting plate. ... "
" ... I use this tripod primarily as a base mount for a parallel mount for large astronomical binoculars. ... Not the fault of the product, but simply the entire assembly when in place is fairly tall. ... "
Size
36lightweight, carry, portable, travel, tall
+97%
-3%
" ... It comes in a very nice bag with a handle. ... "
" ... Lightweight, easy to use and looks great. ... "
" ... I regard its weight as a plus. ... "
" ... a bit heavy and bulky for the hiking but does exactly what it was made for perfectly i would definitely recommend this a your best option for field or studio ... "
" ... The travel case is very nice as well. ... "
" ... it comes with a really nice carrying bag and other accessories. ... "
" ... Great option for traveling light ... "
" ... TO THE VERY NICELY MADE CARRYING CASE. ... "
Comfort
33head, smooth, ball head, legs, movement
+91%
-9%
" ... The fluid head feels great and keeps the camera still when turning. ... "
" ... It’s sturdy, comes with a nice carrying case and the swivel head on it is surprisingly really smooth. ... "
" ... Robust construction that includes fluid ball head. ... "
" ... All of the sliders and locks for the legs work with ease, that K3 fluid head seems to work very well, only time will tell how it stands up to time. ... At a max height of 72" means no more sore back from bending over all the time. ... I find the fluid head much faster and easier to use then my current ball head, especially if I move around a lot. ... "
" ... Maximum height is well above my head. ... "
" ... The lightweight is very nice but can feel a little sensitive. ... "
" ... I got a reply within 24 hours with an offer to replace the fluid head. ... I'll update this review once the new head arrives and I test it. ... "
" ... It feels tight and solid. ... "
Ease of Use
32easy to use, sturdy, use, setup, easy to set
+97%
-3%
" ... The leveling system is great and easy. ... "
" ... Great tripod - easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... The leg locks are easy to open and close, and take very little to adjust. ... "
" ... very stable and easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to use, looks like PRO, I will buy it again. ... "
" ... For what it’s competition is, it’s easier to use. ... "
" ... Lightweight, easy to use and looks great. ... "
" ... Very stable, heavy duty and easy to use. ... "
Lens
31dslr, video, shooting, photography, video tripod kit
+97%
-3%
" ... Needed a lightweight, affordable video tripod to take on the road for a multi-day shoot. ... "
" ... can handle the weight of canon 80d dale with long lens . ... "
" ... I use this mainly for stills, I do mainly outdoors shots, wildlife, wild flowers, animals and the such along with some video. ... I wanted some thing that would stay stable in the wind with long lenses and so far its worked very well. ... "
" ... The included camera tripod plates (2) fit well, provide options to fit the two common thread sizes and are also well made. ... "
" ... The Cayer BV30L tripod is an incredible bang for the buck! ... "
" ... Use this tripod to shoot weddings and it does the job. ... "
" ... I use this for my mirrorless camera on antique/vintage telephoto lenses. ... "
" ... I plan to use the extra plate on a Ziess Harpia Scope which I'm sure this tripod will support with no difficulty. ... "
Storage
15tripod, comes, carrying bag, height, taller
+100%
" ... It allows for considerable height adjustment as well as options for swiveling a camera to keep up with action of the event. ... The storage bag and additional hardware is also very well constructed. ... "
" ... it comes with a really nice carrying bag and other accessories. ... "
" ... The case that come with it is more than ample. ... "
" ... The bag itself is seems to be very durable and should last a long time. ... I especially like this unit compared to most others sold here because of its taller height. ... "
" ... tripod, bag and an extra mounting plate. ... "
" ... The carrying bag is beefy and strong. ... "
" ... Not the fault of the product, but simply the entire assembly when in place is fairly tall. ... "
" ... I especially like that the came with a good storage case and extra mounting plate. ... "
Shave Quality
12head, fluid head, fluid, super, stability
+100%
" ... The movement is smooth and noisefree. ... "
" ... However, the action is smooth. ... "
" ... And I can't fail to mention that the fluid head is very smooth. ... "
" ... It is very solid, seems to be made of quality materials and the fluid head is very smooth. ... "
" ... Smooth, silky no vibration or shakiness at all. ... "
" ... Definitely has a fluid head On it very smooth ... "
" ... The fluid head is super smooth and easy to manipulate. ... "
" ... Smooth as butter and heavy duty. ... "
Overall performance
12job, tripod, stability, solid, performance
+100%
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... I haven’t been toting it around from job to job yet. ... "
" ... I was very happy with its performance. ... "
" ... Again, rock solid and very smooth on pans and tilts. ... "
" ... Good job Cayer! ... "
" ... Great job, Cayer! ... "
" ... It's incredibly smooth. ... "
" ... This tripod does the job beautifully. ... "
Weight
11light weight, heavy, tripod, bit, stability
+91%
-9%
" ... I regard its weight as a plus. ... "
" ... It’s light weight, east to use and the plate size is universal with my manfrotto tripods. ... "
" ... Panning and tilting are smooth and the light weight makes moving to different locations quite easy. ... "
" ... Nice heavy duty ... "
" ... I just got the Cayer tripod and am amazed at how much better and more professional it is to my light weight gear. ... "
" ... light weight and well build. ... "
" ... The weight and sturdiness is excellent! ... "
" ... great for video considering its weight. ... "
Cover
9carrying bag, case, carrying, quality, pocket
+100%
" ... It comes with a nice padded nylon carrying case. ... "
" ... TO THE VERY NICELY MADE CARRYING CASE. ... "
" ... The carrying bag is beefy and strong. ... "
" ... Nice carry bag with inside pocket. ... "
" ... it comes with a really nice carrying bag and other accessories. ... "
" ... Also, the Carrying Bag & Zipper is of excellent quality. ... "
" ... Carry case is very nice. ... "
For Travel
8traveling, used, tripod, road, carry
+88%
-13%
" ... Now we don’t have to pack my heavier tripod for travel since this stays with us on the road. ... "
" ... Great option for traveling light ... "
" ... Using it for a 20 – 60 power 100mm spotting scope in a condo on Gulf of Mexico beach in Florida. ... "
" ... Used it on a bunch of shoots, and did a lot of traveling with it. ... "
" ... The travel case is very nice as well. ... "
" ... Needed a lightweight, affordable video tripod to take on the road for a multi-day shoot. ... "
" ... The only draw back will be traveling on the airlines, as the folded length exceeds carry on dimensions. ... "
Delivery
8received, happy, fast, delivery
+100%
" ... On received the BV30, it made a impressive first impression. ... "
" ... But, I was very happy when it arrived. ... "
" ... Arrived very quickly ... "
" ... Second one arrived perfect. ... "
" ... Very happy with the value i recieved. ... "
" ... Delivery was fast. ... "
" ... I received it in good condition. ... "
Setup
7easy, use, take, sturdy, stable
+100%
" ... Its stable, easy to setup, easy to level and use. ... "
" ... The way that this thing is setup and taken down is great ... "
" ... Easy setup and take down. ... "
" ... Great tripod - easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Set up is very easy, once you do it a couple of times. ... "
Marketplace
7happy, company, amazon, top, satisfied
+100%
" ... I have a similar one from a top named company that I paid $500 for. ... "
" ... A+++ Came in quick. ... "
" ... Satisfied customer, Thank you Cayer! ... "
" ... The construction material looks and feels genuine. ... "
" ... However i have faith in Amazon’s lovely return policy so i decided to try it anyway. ... "
" ... Very happy with the value i recieved. ... "
" ... This thing is exactly what I needed for all of my photo stuff. ... I actually received an email from them to check to see if , not only had I received it, but if I was happy with my purchase. ... "
Design
7well, sturdy, love, feels, case
+100%
" ... It feels tight and solid. ... "
" ... It does the job, but it looks out of place. ... "
" ... The product is well built, looks and feels sturdy and I believe it will last for years. ... "
" ... It's very sturdy and professionally looking. ... "
" ... The case is nice. ... "
" ... I'm only using it for simple stuff for now but I'm already liking it a lot and I love the looks. ... "
" ... I love the case it comes with as well. ... "
Product Reliability
4+100%
" ... Worked perfectly for our situation! ... "
" ... Only been using this for a couple of weeks and so far so good. ... "
" ... No complaints yet i’ve been using for about 3 months. ... "
" ... Right around the time that happened the company reached out to me and asked how the product was working for me. ... "
Gaming
3son, soccer
+100%
" ... Seller replaced within days, ready for us for the next game. ... "
" ... It is exactly what I have been looking for when it comes to filming my son's soccer games from a great angle. ... "
" ... I've shot about 10 games so far and have had zero problems. ... "
Video Playback
3+100%
" ... I am Engineer, with little video experience. ... "
" ... A must-have for video work. ... "
" ... This has improved our church's live stream videos so much. ... "
Returns
3return, amazon
+33%
-67%
" ... Will be returning ... "
" ... Before returning both to Amazon, I left a message on the sellers rating site. ... I’ll return the second. ... "
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Size: 19.69 meters